Longyan runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Longyan and your time
Longyan at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Fujian |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 25.07° N, 117.02° E |
Which time zone Longyan uses
Longyan follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone and stays on UTC+8 all year. Clocks here last changed for daylight saving time in 1991; the tz database lists no change after that.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Longyan keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Longyan, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Longyan for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Longyan and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Longyan: the clock reads 8:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 12:00 PM in Sydney and 5:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 13 h behind | 13 h behind | 12 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 16 h behind | 16 h behind | 15 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind | None |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 6 h behind | 1 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 2 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min behind | 5 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 7 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 5 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | None |
Because Longyan keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Daylight in Longyan
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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Over the year, daylight in Longyan grows from 10 hours 35 minutes to 13 hours 42 minutes and back, a swing of 3 hours 7 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Longyan
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:16 AM | 6:23 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:23 AM | 7:05 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:01 AM | 6:08 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:53 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 35 min |
When the sun is highest in Longyan
Longyan lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:10 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Longyan
Every city below shares Longyan’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zhangzhou | 90 km (56 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Meizhou | 126 km (78 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xiamen | 126 km (78 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sanming | 144 km (89 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huanggang | 155 km (97 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Quanzhou | 159 km (99 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jinjiang | 159 km (99 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chaozhou | 163 km (101 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
All time zones and cities in China
Plan around the time in Longyan
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Longyan in?
Longyan uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Longyan use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Longyan last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Longyan and New York?
Longyan is 13 hours ahead of New York in January and 12 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Longyan does not.
Is Longyan on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Longyan and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Longyan?
About 13 hours 42 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 35 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.